Organization: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Total Posts: 453
Exam Name: Combined Defence Services (CDS) Exam II, 2025
Last Date to Apply: 17th June 2025
The Union Public Service Commission has released the CDS II 2025 notification for recruitment into Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers’ Training Academy (OTA). Applications are invited from eligible unmarried male and female candidates for 453 posts.
Training Institute-wise Vacancies:
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IMA, Dehradun: 100
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INA, Ezhimala: 26
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AFA, Hyderabad: 32
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OTA, Chennai – 124th SSC (Men) (NT): 276
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OTA, Chennai – 124th SSC (Women) (NT): 19
Eligibility Criteria:
Nationality: Must be an Indian citizen or meet eligibility under Nepal/Burma/POI migration categories with a Govt. of India certificate.
Marital Status: Only unmarried candidates eligible (specific conditions for women mentioned below).
Age Limits & Conditions (as on 1 July 2026):
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IMA & INA: Unmarried males born between 2 July 2002 and 1 July 2007
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AFA: Age between 20 to 24 years, with relaxation up to 26 years for CPL holders
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OTA (Men): Unmarried males born between 2 July 2001 and 1 July 2007
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OTA (Women): Unmarried women / issueless widows / divorcees born between 2 July 2001 and 1 July 2007
Educational Qualification:
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IMA & OTA: Graduate from a recognized university
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INA: Engineering degree
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AFA: Degree with Physics and Math at 10+2 level or Bachelor of Engineering
Application Fee:
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General/OBC: ₹200/-
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SC/ST/Female: No fee
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Payment Modes: SBI branch cash deposit, net banking, credit/debit card
How to Apply:
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Visit the official UPSC Application Portal
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Click on “Online Application Form”
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Fill in personal, educational, and contact details
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Upload required documents and pay the application fee
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Submit the form and take a printout for reference
Important Dates:
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Start of Online Application: 28 May 2025
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Last Date to Apply: 17 June 2025
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Written Exam Date: 14 September 2025
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Admit Card Release: To be updated